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• Research indicates that bipolar mood swings are predictable

  A new study reveals that the future mood swings of people with bipolar disorder (BD) can be predicted. more...

• New study reveals severity of bipolar disorder

  A new study in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that the debilitating effects of bipolar disorder (BD) typically last longer than those caused by epilepsy and cancer, but patients who have the psychiatric condition receive significantly less treatment. more...

• Scientists find genetic variation associated with bipolar disorder

  A new report in the American Journal of Human Genetics indicates that a previously unrecognized susceptibility factor of bipolar disorder has been discovered. more...

• Scientists identify gene irregularity linked to bipolar disorder

  A new report reveals that a brain protein called Piccolo may be the genetic variation that explains why many children inherit bipolar disorder (BPD) from their parents. more...

• Temple researchers examine effectiveness of online support groups for mentally ill

  Researchers from Temple University (TU) have discovered that online peer support groups for people with mental illnesses can have mixed results. These web-based tools can provide emotional support for isolated individuals, but they are likely to have little or no effect on one's condition. more...

• Brain imaging tests reveals deficits among kids with ADHD and bipolar disorder

  A team of researchers from the University of Chicago has conducted the first-known study that used brain imaging to examine the effects of emotion on working memory function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD). more...

• Skills competition designed to provide hope for depressed teens

  Individuals who successfully recover from depression and bipolar disorder can serve as role models for problem teens who suffer from the emotional disorders. more...